Sesame Twist Bread

Ingredients

3 c warm water
2 Tbsp yeast
4 Tbsp sugar
2 eggs
6 c bread flour
2 1/2 - 3/4 c regular flour
1 Tbsp dough enhancer (optional)
1 Tbsp salt
1 egg mixed with 1 Tbsp water (egg wash)
Sesame seeds

Directions

Using a dough hook attachment on a bosch mixer or a kitchen aid, mix together the water, yeast, and sugar. Wait until the mixture foams (about 3-4 min), then add the eggs dough enhancer and gradually add in the bread flour. Add the salt on top of the flour to prevent killing the yeast. Mix everything together on low speed. Add the regular flour gradually. If the dough remains sticky, add a bit more flour. Stop adding flour when the dough comes away clean from the side of the bowl. It is better for the dough to be a little too sticky than a little too dry. Test dough consistency. Turn the mixer on medium speed and run for 10 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough into four portions. With a rolling pin, roll each part into a 4x12 rectangle. Cut each rectangle into 3 strips. Braid the strips together and tuck the loose ends underneath the loaf. Grease bread pans and place loaves in the pans. Cover with a damp, thin cloth and let rise for 35-40 minutes. Preheat oven to 350, in the meantime. Just before baking. brush loaves with egg wash and top with sesame seeds. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove bread from pans immediately after baking and let cool on a wire rack.